Multi-objective optimization of building retrofit in the Mediterranean climate by means of genetic algorithm application

F Rosso, V Ciancio, J Dell'Olmo, F Salata - Energy and Buildings, 2020 - Elsevier
Nowadays, as the role of energy retrofit on the existing building stock is recognized towards
energy savings and emissions' reductions, the actions to be undertaken towards this aim …

Artificial neural network decision support tool for assessment of the energy performance and the refurbishment actions for the non-residential building stock in …

M Beccali, G Ciulla, VL Brano, A Galatioto… - Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
The public buildings sector represents one of the most intensive items of EU energy
consumption; the application of retrofit solutions in existing buildings is a crucial way to …

A fuzzy robust multi-objective optimization model for building energy retrofit considering utility function: A university building case study

M Pazouki, K Rezaie, A Bozorgi-Amiri - Energy and Buildings, 2021 - Elsevier
The majority of energy sources are limited and non-renewable and will soon be depleted if
overused. One of the world's significant energy consumers is the building sector, which also …

Transformation of an office building into a nearly zero energy building (nZEB): Implications for thermal and visual comfort and energy performance

I Ballarini, G De Luca, A Paragamyan, A Pellegrino… - Energies, 2019 - mdpi.com
Directive 2010/31/EU promotes the refurbishment of existing buildings to change them into
nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEBs). Within this framework, it is of crucial importance to …

Comfort metrics for an integrated evaluation of buildings performance

AM Atzeri, F Cappelletti, A Tzempelikos… - Energy and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The capability of expressing all the different aspects of the building's performance, besides
and beyond the mere energy behavior is becoming more and more important, because of …

Empirical analysis of the effects of window remodeling using the slim double-skin window on the thermal performance of old buildings

Y An, H Choi, E Kim, K Kang, S Kim, T Kim - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
Building energy consumption accounts for 30% of the total global energy consumption and
is increasing every year. Improvement in the heat transfer performance of the building …

[HTML][HTML] Conservation of architectural heritage: Innovative approaches to enhance thermal comfort and promote sustainable usage in historic buildings

HH Jo, H Yuk, Y Kang, S Kim - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Heritage architecture, which considers the local climate, building materials, and construction
methods, can contribute to the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings. Retrofitting …

Low impact energy saving strategies for individual heating systems in a modern residential building: A case study in Rome

L Mauri, A Vallati, P Ocłoń - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019 - Elsevier
The goal of this paper is to evaluate the advantages achieved through the adoption of low
impact energy saving strategies for an independent natural gas fired boiler heating system …

Simulation aided optimization of a historic window's refurbishment

D Bakonyi, G Dobszay - Energy and Buildings, 2016 - Elsevier
A recurring problem in retrofitting historic windows is that most traditional means of
improving their energy efficiency, eg the use of IG units, is often unavailable due to structural …

Light transmittance characterization and energy-saving analysis of a new selective coating for in situ window retrofit

U Berardi - Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Windows are often pointed to as the weakest elements in building facades, given their low
thermal resistance. Consequently, they are a main focus during building retrofits, when their …